Academic Advisor

About the role

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 15, 2026. Applications received after July 15, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A REMOTE/HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE AFTER SIX MONTHS.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and update student records in the student information system.
• Initiate proactive advising outreach to students.
• Advise students on course, minor, and major curriculum options and readmission.
• Collaborate with other advisors, campus departments, and support offices to promote student success and retention.
• Participate in academic reviews and assist with planning and executing programs and events.
• Plan and execute events with the living learning community associated with assigned majors.
• Assist students exploring majors.
• Create advising materials for students.
• Routinely review, interpret, and post credit from external sources and escalate as appropriate.
• Work with experiential/internship and career advisors to provide up-to-date information related to internship, major, and career choices.
• Support students from the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI).
• Teach First-Year seminar as assigned.
• Participate on university committees as assigned.
• Advising may include student support, especially in 4+1 and ABM programs when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience in academic advising, time as a graduate student included, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of experience providing academic advising in a higher education setting, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of experience advising/counseling (academics, career, non-traditional pathways, etc.) current and/or aspiring college students.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with data management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
• Demonstrated experience in and/or dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity and social justice in your work.

EEO Statement

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work evenings and weekends as necessary.